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20 Cholesterol Regulating Genes Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on July 8, 2009
© micahb37 Using RNA interference technology, researchers from the European Molecular Biology Laboratory have identified 20 genes involved in cholesterol metabolism , potentially leading to new treatments for heart disease and other cholesterol-related diseases.
Of the 20 genes the scientists...
Melon Extract Against Obesity
in Daily Diabetic, on July 6, 2009
...gh fat diet , it was found that daily consumption of an antioxidant-rich melon extract may prevent obesity.
The said melon extract is commercially available as Extramel and is produced by France...
Blood Test for Aging Protein p16p16INK4a
in The Biotech Weblog, on June 17, 2009
...prised by some of their findings, "We found a very weak correlation between the biomarker and obesity - as measured by body mass index (BMI) - despite other data suggesting that caloric restricti...
Obese Pregnant Women Should Not Gain Weight
in Next Nine Months, on May 31, 2009
Photo Credit: syposinc Until recently, pregnant women are advised to gain between 26-35 pounds during pregnancy, and about 15 pounds for obese women.
However, in a recent study of obese pregnant women with a body mass index of 30 or greater, it seems weight gain is not necessary if a woman is...
Tuleste Market Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on May 25, 2009
...'s Michelangelo Antonioni and Jean Luc Goddard. The fashions mirror their family during their childhood from The Monterey Pop Festival, friends, and the diversity of living in New York. ...
Ravage USB Transformer Is Very Geeky and Very Cool
in The Gadgets Weblog, on May 20, 2009
...I will buy them. The Ravage Transformer USB drive is one of those things. Coming straight out of my childhood, the Ravage USB drive is probably the most genius movie tie-in of all time.
The original ...
Carotenoids Against Metabolic Syndrome
in Daily Diabetic, on April 27, 2009
... © John-Morgan
Metabolic syndrome is a condition characterized by obesity, hypertension and abnormal glucose and insulin metabolism. This syndrome has been linked to increased risks of type 2 dia...
NutriSystem D: New Weight Loss Hope for People with Diabetes
in Daily Diabetic, on April 23, 2009
...dard hospital-based diet and education regimen.
In a recent study, researchers at the Center for Obesity Research and Education at Temple University School of Medicine followed 68 obese people with ...
Remembering Chrysler: One You Can Hang on Your Wall
in Classical Drives, on March 30, 2009
...bes it this way: " That kid gazing in amazement through the showroom window is me! It portrays childhood memories of riding my bike to collect brochures at new car dealerships along Jerome Avenue...
Support the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Management Act of 2009
in Allergies, on March 28, 2009
...tary basis to develop plans to manage the risk of food allergy and anaphylaxis in schools and early childhood education programs, to establish school-based food allergy management grants, and for othe...
Sled Dogs, Diabetes and Obesity
in Daily Diabetic, on March 25, 2009
...s of fatigue.
Such characteristics of sled dogs could maybe help find ways to treat diabetes and obesity . Oklahoma State University professor Michael Davis agreed that could be possible.
"If...
Janis Savitt Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on March 24, 2009
...raised in New York City, the daughter of an artist father and a fashion savvy mother. She spent her childhood immersed in fine arts, culture, and following the latest fashion trends. While still in hi...
KC Designs Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on March 19, 2009
...obo Bracelet Charm
$820
This New York based jewelry company is the entrepreneurial dream of two childhood friends, Lenny Krol and Joe Carullo. KC Designs creates jewelry that compliments every sty...
Gene Therapy for Obesity
in The Biotech Weblog, on March 10, 2009
...o courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 7126655 Scientists may have found a promising new treatment for obesity using gene therapy . They have discovered that a particular gene called BDNF , can result i...
Blueberries Against Childhood Cancer
in Straightfromthedoc, on February 24, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 6541597
According to a new study in mice from Ohio State University , extract from blueberries may reduce the size of tumours primarily found in infants and children, and improve survival.
Writing in the current issue of the journal Antioxidants & R...
Simon G Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on February 20, 2009
...sire to create that consumes Simon G, the person. In the Armenian culture of Simon Ghanimian's childhood, every young man learned that you never go hungry in life if you develop and possess a ski...
Elizabeth Locke Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on February 13, 2009
...daughter was born with jet fuel rather than Virginia blood in her veins. How else can one explain a childhood spent in the Shenandoah Valley, a degree in Modern Italian Literature begun at Duke and co...
Three Genes Linked to Obesity Identified
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 23, 2009
...tic study of 1,380 Europeans, reseachers have identified 3 genes that increase risk of early-onset obesity in children, and morbid obesity in adults .
"The idea was not just to look at run-of-t...
New Survey Shows A Disconnect Between Doctors And Patients On Diabetes And Weight
in Daily Diabetic, on January 22, 2009
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One in four American adults have type-2 diabetes, a disease that is inextricably linked to obesity.
A recent survey by the Behavioral Diabetes Institute found that eight in 10 physicians sai...
Vicks Vaporub, Under Scrutiny
in The Parenting Weblog, on January 16, 2009
... I am 35 years old and I cannot remember a time in my childhood that my parents did not use VICKS Vaporub as a remedy when we cannot breath due to a bad cold.
Now as an adult, we still use Vic...
MicroBiome Analysis Center to Link Chronic Diseases to Microbiomes
in The Biotech Weblog, on January 14, 2009
... microorganisms living within the human body- and try to correlate it with chronic diseases such as obesity, cancer and irritable bowel syndrome. The center will use a patented technology for genomic ...
Pregnancy Diet and Childhood Health
in Next Nine Months, on January 13, 2009
...ed last year indicating that apples and fish consumption during pregnancy can help reduce risks of childhood asthma (also reported recently in HealthDay ).
The best course? Here's the best rec...
Pregnancy, Diet, and Childhood Asthma and Allergies
in Allergies, on January 12, 2009
...ed last year indicating that apples and fish consumption during pregnancy can help reduce risks of childhood asthma (also reported recently in HealthDay ).
The best course? Here's the best rec...
Can Fast Food Kids' Meals Be Nutritious?
in The Parenting Weblog, on January 8, 2009
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 5571346 More and more fast food joints are now selling kid's meals. They features fares that are popular to the little ones, served in smaller portions and usually, there's a toy of some sort included... the hook that draws the kids in. To woe the p...
Rise of the new consumer
in Sox First, on January 7, 2009
...e bigger picture. Is it green and clean? Is it a morally responsible product? Does it contribute to obesity, to child labour or does it contribute to the electricity grid? The judicious consumer is hi...
Penny Preville Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on January 6, 2009
...l, and thinking that I had just discovered a magical treasure chest." What began as a creative childhood imagination turned into a lifetime passion. The name Penny Preville has become synonymous...
Vivus Obesity Drug Works?
in Well Woman Blog, on December 15, 2008
... Photo courtesy of iStockphoto , Image# 306495
Vivus Inc. - the maker of the obesity drug Qnexa - has reported that obese patients treated with the highest dose of its experimental drug Qnexa ...
Brain Enzyme Regulates Appetite and Weight Gain
in The Biotech Weblog, on December 14, 2008
...enzyme in the brain called p70 S6 Kinase 1 or S6K may play a role in preventing weight gain and obesity. The researchers injected rats with special viruses that selectively raise or lower S6K acti...
2008's Biggest Hedge Fund Givers
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on December 8, 2008
... a tool to help tackle juvenile delinquency in Hong Kong, and Operation Smile , which helps repair childhood facial deformities in the poorest parts of the world.
Full story Here at HedgeCo Blogs
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Vermont is Healthiest State
in Straightfromthedoc, on December 3, 2008
...S. Now it has been trumped by Louisiana while Vermont is now called the healthiest state based on obesity and smoking rates.
Louisiana has displaced Mississippi as the unhealthiest U.S. state and ...
Anne Sportun Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on December 1, 2008
...andcrafted. 16"L.
$290
Anne Sportun began experimenting with jewelry in the basement of her childhood home where her father, a high school shop instructor, had a workshop full of tools. When A...
Hedge Fund Fight Nite
in The Hedge Funds Weblog, on November 20, 2008
...as a tool to help tackle juvenile delinquency in Hong Kong, and Operation Smile, which helps repair childhood facial deformities in the poorest parts of the world, organisers said.
Complete story at...
Wedding Idea: The Home Wedding
in White Lace Wedding, on November 12, 2008
...re comfortable and are surrounded by all the mementos you've grown up with and cherished: your childhood home . Even if you don't want to get married at Mom and Dad's, you might choose th...
Esophageal Cancer Awareness
in Straightfromthedoc, on November 11, 2008
...re are several other common contributing risk factors including:
Excessive alcohol consumption
Obesity
Lye ingestion
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), also known as acid reflux or heart...
Blood Triglyceride Levels May Predict Obesity
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 31, 2008
...nge in blood triglyceride levels following a fatty meal may indicate susceptibility to diet-induced obesity . The researchers suggest that based on these findings, a simple blood test may be designed ...
Wheezing Raises Asthma Risks in Children
in Allergies, on October 27, 2008
...nd toddlers who wheeze when they are sick with colds have a big risk of developing asthma later in childhood, a new study shows.
Wheezing with rhinovirus infection during the first three years of lif...
Bijules NYC Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on October 27, 2008
...ns convey concepts that reflect American propaganda for the empowerment of women, the innocence of childhood, and the dark humor of adulthood. She makes pieces that hang, hug, clip, cut, and curve.
...
Depression at Pregnancy and Pre-term Delivery
in Next Nine Months, on October 25, 2008
...ymptoms.
The findings also provide preliminary evidence that social and reproductive risk factors, obesity and stressful events may exacerbate the depression-preterm delivery link, the researchers sa...
Curbing Hunger for the Holidays: Compulsive eating and ways to make it stop!
in Daily Diabetic, on October 22, 2008
...overeating can also spike up your appetite, leading to even more complications. Dr. Sanford Siegal, obesity expert and creator of the renowned Cookie Diet is helping thousands of people suppress the...
Gpr41 Receptor Molecule in Intestines, Target for Anti-Obesity Drugs?
in The Biotech Weblog, on October 20, 2008
...s suggest that the Gpr41 receptor may be a likely target for drugs that can fight a certain kind of obesity by slowing down the absorption of energy from the gut....
The Best Halloween Candy
in Do you like to cook?, on October 20, 2008
...in.
Every year around this time I get a sense of nostalgia for the innocent, safe Halloweens of my childhood when we were allowed to run amok in our suburban 1970's neighborhood.
Armed with pill...
Paris: The Medici Fountain
in The Flyaway Weblog, on October 7, 2008
... It was originally built in the 1630's at the request of Marie de Medicis, to remind her of her childhood walks in the Boboli Gardens in Florence. No admission charge. Just take in the beauty!...
Loree Rodkin Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on October 7, 2008
...udded scarab beetles, serpents, and skulls - in her work.
It was in the late 80s that Rodkin's childhood hobby turned into a career. She gave a few pieces to well-placed friends and soon, her bej...
Eat at Chili's Today!
in The Parenting Weblog, on September 29, 2008
...pt. 29 to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital as Part of Annual Create-A-Pepper to Fight Childhood Cancer Campaign
Memphis, Tenn. - September 24, 2008 - Chili's Grill & Bar anno...
Mawi Designer Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on September 29, 2008
...s. Her irresistible collections are a delightful mix of one-of-a-kind pieces that are inspired by a childhood of living all over the world.
Mawi Box Chain Necklace
Gold-plated brass double str...
Slane & Slane Fine Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on September 17, 2008
... of the most distinguishing and coveted characteristics of each Slane & Slane design.
Numerous childhood influences shape their design sensibility, not the least of which was an utter fascination...
Replace the Click Clack of Keyboards with a Silent Pew Pew
in The Gadgets Weblog, on September 4, 2008
...Space Invaders Pew - Pew, and the Pac-Man waka-waka-waka are sounds that will forever be part of my childhood. Classic games still hold a special place in my heart, and that is why I love this flexibl...
Stress During Childhood Linked to Increased Allergy Risks
in Allergies, on September 2, 2008
...Allergy), which investigates the influences of lifestyles on the immune system development in early childhood and the emergence of allergies.
Blood samples from 234 children showed increased blood co...
Wake up parents
in The Parenting Weblog, on August 29, 2008
...t. Sad we have to do that but the facts can't be denied.
Protect your children, preserve their childhood....
Mother's Vitamin D Status Affects Baby's Dental Health
in Next Nine Months, on August 26, 2008
...y affect primary tooth calcification , leading to enamel defects, which are a risk factor for early-childhood tooth decay.
Two hundred six pregnant women in their second trimester participated in the...
Donating Blood
in Latina Viva, on August 22, 2008
...or requirements from one country to the next. The basics are still the same, but a few things like childhood Hepatitis or tattoos differ. It's a little scary, actually....
Yasuko Azuma Designer Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on August 22, 2008
...esigner. I started making sketches of the dresses I wanted her to sew for me." What began as a childhood fancy led her to follow in her mother's footsteps, study fashion design. After college...
Xylitol May Prevent Early Childhood Tooth Decay
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 19, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Craig Veltri
In a recent clinical trial, researchers report a significant reduction of tooth decay in toddlers treated with the topical syrup xylitol , a naturally occurring non-cavity-causing sweetener.
Researchers reported that nearly 76% of the children...
What Not to Say on a First Date
in The Dating Weblog, on August 19, 2008
...e got to present your best self and let the person get to know you before you launch into your poor childhood, your string of inappropriate people, or your recent stint in rehab.
In this fast paced...
Chronic Ear Infections Linked To Increased Obesity
in Straightfromthedoc, on August 15, 2008
...sity of connecticut found associations between otitis media exposure, taste, food choice and obesity.
Epidemiologist Kathleen Daly of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities said findings showed...
Tabebuia impetiginosa Extract May Help Reduce Obesity, Diabetes and Heart Disease Risks
in The Biotech Weblog, on August 14, 2008
... known as Pink Ipê or Pink Lapacho) can block dietary fat absorption, and thus reduce the risks of obesity, type 2 diabetes and coronary heart disease.
Dr Roos and his team have shown that Tabebuia e...
Ben Dyer Goldsmith & Jewelry Designer
in The Jewelry Weblog, on August 13, 2008
... Ben Dyer has been making art since childhood, and he began creating jewelry in 1975. His work is exhibited in galleries and art shows nationwide. Direct metal jewelry techniques such as cold forg...
Freikometer: Bike to School movement for the future of the country
in The RFID Weblog, on August 12, 2008
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My nephew has crossed the limits of obesity, courtesy the junk food he munches everyday and the sedentary lifestyle which has become a part of his living. I was searching for ways to get him bac...
Kara Ross Jewelry Designer
in The Jewelry Weblog, on August 7, 2008
...or a J. Mendel runway show.
Artist Statement
One of my fondest memories of my childhood was a safari to Africa with my parents at thirteen. To commemorate the trip, they allowed me to choose a nat...
Exercise Pill...Anyone?
in Straightfromthedoc, on July 31, 2008
... therapeutic potential in treating certain muscle diseases, such as wasting and frailty, as well as obesity and a slew of associated metabolic disorders where exercise is known to be beneficial.
Cou...
PRe-Pregnancy Diabetes and Birth Defects
in Daily Diabetic, on July 31, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Ilya Terentyev
Diabetes at pre-pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects. Such were the findings of a new U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study.
Lead author Dr. Adolfo Correa, an epidemiologist at the CDC's National Center on B...
Smoking During Pregnancy Causes Asthma And Allergy
in Next Nine Months, on July 28, 2008
...ked and the risk of developing asthma.
Her thesis also shows that Passive smoking in early childhood increases the risk of allergy . Four-year olds who were exposed to tobacco smoke when they...
Nut Consumption During Pregnancy Linked to Childhood Asthma
in Allergies, on July 26, 2008
Photo courtesy of iStockphoto, Agnieszka Pastuszak-Maksim
Should pregnant women avoid eating nuts during pregnancy, or continue eating them? Such an old issue, and never been really clear . And yet, here's another study muddles it up for pregnant women even more: Consumption of nut prod...
Chain Restaurants in NYC, Required to Post Calorie Infos on Menus
in Daily Diabetic, on July 21, 2008
...ng; Applebee's, operated by DineEquity Inc; dunkin donuts ; Starbucks and Subway.
Well, obesity remains an epidemic in the United States. However, a person's decision to change his eat...
CDC: Mississipi Remains Most Obese State
in Daily Diabetic, on July 17, 2008
... hesitant whether to post this at Straight From The Doc or here. Then I decided better here since obesity has a LOT to do with type-2 diabetes.
Okay...I can't remember how many times I said her...
Diabetes May Lead to Male Infertility
in Next Nine Months, on July 17, 2008
...rtesy of iStockphoto, Sharon Dominick
In my previous entry, I mentioned a study indicating that obesity adversely affects men's sperm quality . Aside from obesity, diabetes also seem to reduc...
Obesity in Men Contribute to Infertility
in Next Nine Months, on July 15, 2008
...lity centre will have at least once. "Other studies have suggested an association between male obesity and increased DNA damage in the sperm, which can be associated with reduced fertility as wel...
MSG is Out
in Latina Viva, on July 7, 2008
...th...MSG creates a lesion in the hypothalamus that correlates with abnormal development, including obesity, short stature and sexual reproduction problems." - Natural News.com
I'm checking...
Maternal Vitamin D Status Affects Baby's Dental Health
in Next Nine Months, on July 6, 2008
...ay affect primary tooth calcification (leading to enamel defects, which are a risk factor for early-childhood tooth decay).
Such were the findings of researchers from the University of Manitob...
Sydney Lynch Jewelry
in The Jewelry Weblog, on June 23, 2008
...ts are reflected in her work: the natural forms of rocks and seashells that she has collected since childhood, the intriguing shapes she finds in weathered urban areas. She's also interested in tr...
